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Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills

Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) voted on Thursday to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, two landmark pieces of legislation to modernize and reform our immigration system and secure permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for…

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GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member
GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member

GOP House Members urged to fight Pelosi attack on newly elected Member Republicans should refuse to participate in Democrat hit job House Democrats are demanding Republicans strip freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her two committee assignments unless she denounces QAnon and apologizes publicly for backing conspiracy theories and supporting calls for violence against Democrats….

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Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid?

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid?
Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid?

Who is Adam Kinzinger trying to kid? After years of supporting former President Donald Trump trying to advance his own career, Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois’ 16th District is pandering to the anti-Trump tar and feathering by the news media and the Left. Not because he thinks what Trump did was wrong, but because he…

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Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office
Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office

Newman leads colleagues in urging Biden to restore National Vaccine program office U.S. REP. NEWMAN (IL-03) LEADS 29 COLLEAGUES IN A LETTER URGING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE THE FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE NATIONAL VACCINE PROGRAM OFFICE (NVPO) U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03) on Monday Feb. 1, 2021 joined by 29 of her colleagues, sent a…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways and Transit, and Railroads subcommittees

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways and Transit, and Railroads subcommittees
Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways and Transit, and Railroads subcommittees

Congresswoman Marie Newman appointed to Highways & Transit, and Railroads subcommittees US Rep. Newman (Il-3) named to serve on “Highways & Transit” and “Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials” subcommittees as part of T&I Committee. New T&I subcommittee assignments will build on efforts to create more efficient roads and railways but also much-needed economic development in Illinois’…

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President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021
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President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Speech Jan. 20, 2021 The complete text of President Joseph R. Biden’s inaugural speech to the nation following his searing in as the 46th President on Jan. 20, 2021 Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This…

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Divided America is a long way from healing and unity

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Divided America is a long way from healing and unity
Divided America is a long way from healing and unity

Divided America is a long way from healing and unity Despite the sincere words of President Joe Biden, it is doubtful he will be able to unite America and bring the two asides, pro-Trump and pro-Biden, together. The division isn’t caused by the Biden-Trump battle but rather by the racism and bigotry of an elitist…

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President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office

President Trumps issues farewell on final day in office President Trump thanked his family, friends, members of his cabinet, political allies, his Vice President and outlined what he believes are his accomplishments as he completed his final day in office. Trump described himself as “the only true outsider” to run and win the presidency. Here…

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Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”

Chicago’s new political school board bureaucracy: “Who learned you English?”

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In Illinois, it’s the economy stupid, not Trump, not name-calling, not slimy scandals

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